Charges

Jury Awards $60 Million in Landmark Case Against Disgraced Prosecutor Over False Abuse Charges

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DETROIT — A federal jury awarded nearly $60 million to a man wrongfully charged with sexual abuse after finding that a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer acted with malice in pursuing the case. The jury’s decision underscores the challenges of holding public officials accountable in the legal system, where such lawsuits are uncommon due to significant protections for prosecutors. The jury concluded that Brian Kolodziej, a former assistant attorney general, and state police Lt. David Busacca acted with “intentional, deliberate, or reckless disregard for the truth” in their actions against Sean MacMaster. The … Read more

Omaha Convenience Store Owner Dodges Prison Time After Drug-Related Charges

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OMAHA, Neb. — The owner of a local convenience store has been placed on probation following a plea related to the sale of illegal drugs. Yaser Shohatee, who owns Goodies Convenience Store located near 90th and Maple, received a 24-month probation sentence after pleading no contest to attempted possession with intent to distribute earlier this year. The case came to light after a police investigation that led to a search warrant executed last year at Shohatee’s store. During the operation, officers discovered a variety of illegal substances, including THC products, fentanyl pills, and mushroom bars. … Read more

Chippewa Falls Man Faces Multiple Gun Charges in Federal Indictment

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MADISON, Wis. — A Chippewa Falls man faces multiple charges following his indictment by a federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin. Michael Raskie Jr., 42, is accused of firearm possession as a convicted felon, along with possessing unregistered silencers. The indictment details that Raskie allegedly possessed the firearms and silencers on January 14 of this year. His case came to the attention of law enforcement through a collaboration involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Madison Crime Gun Taskforce, the Lake Hallie Police Department, and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s … Read more

From Barrister to Activist: Tim Crosland Defies Terrorism Charges in Support of Palestine Action

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London, England – Tim Crosland, previously a government lawyer, became the focus of media attention last month after his arrest under the Terrorism Act while expressing solidarity with Palestine Action. Video footage captured the 55-year-old smiling while being taken into a police van, remarking about democratic values. His arrest was part of a larger event in which 27 individuals were detained at the Gandhi statue in Parliament Square for allegedly supporting the proscribed organization. Now, just weeks later, Crosland is expected to play a pivotal role in another protest scheduled for Saturday, where hundreds are … Read more